Rowing was introduced to China in 19 13. At that time, the British established the "Rowing Association" in Shanghai, and rowing appeared on the Huangpu River. In the 1940s, Russians established a "water club" in Harbin. However, these activities are limited to the entertainment activities of some foreigners, and have not formed mass activities. Rowing was listed as a mass sport in China, which only started after the founding of the People's Republic of China. From 65438 to 0954, mass boating was first carried out in Harbin. 1956165438+10 In October, a rowing performance was held in West Lake, Hangzhou, with the participation of people from Shanghai, Harbin, Dalian and Hangzhou. 1In the autumn of 957, a rowing championship was held in Wuhan with the participation of these four cities. 1959, rowing was included in the first national games. 19 provinces, autonomous regions, municipalities directly under the central government and China People's Liberation Army sent teams to participate. 1966 At the Asian Emerging Power Games, the China rowing team won three championships in rowing events (single, double and four). 65438-0973, China joined the International Rowing Federation. 1975, China sent a team to participate in the World Championships. At present, China's rowing units have expanded to 22 provinces, autonomous regions and municipalities directly under the Central Government, China People's Liberation Army and industry sports associations. The first, second and third echelons are gradually formed, and novices are constantly emerging. Over the years, China rowers have made outstanding achievements in international competitions, winning two silvers and two bronzes and the top six in rowing competitions in four Olympic Games. He has won six world championships in previous world championships. In the quadrennial Asian Games and biennial Asian Championships, China rowing team basically won all the gold medals.

Rowing is gradually moving towards the society, and relying on and serving the society will create more good results. With the continuous development of China's economy and the improvement of people's living standards, rowing will become a good item for people's fitness and entertainment.